AT&T Velocity User Manual
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User Guide

AT&T Velocity™
Mobile Hotspot

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AT&T Velocity™ Mobile Hotspot...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Get Started ............1 Know Your Device .
  • Page 3: Get Started

    Specifications ...........52 This chapter provides an overview of the Velocity Mobile Regulatory and Safety Information.
  • Page 4: Manage Your Device And Settings

    Manage Your Device and Settings Power microSDHC ™ You can manage your device and change settings using: button button Status LED • The device’s LCD touch screen — Configure basic Wi-Fi and indicator display settings, view data usage details, view system and network provider messages.
  • Page 5: Lcd Touch Screen/Home Screen Elements

    LCD Touch Screen LCD Home Screen Elements Icons on the touch screen’s top row indicate the status of the Icon Indication mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped or swiped to configure Wi-Fi and device settings, view data usage Network signal strength details, and view carrier messages.
  • Page 6 Status LED Indicator Accessories The LED indicates the device’s connection status. • Micro USB cable — Used for recharging the battery and tethering the mobile hotspot to your computer. LED Indicator Patterns • Wall charger — Used with the USB cable to recharge the battery or to power the mobile hotspot from a wall outlet.
  • Page 7: Set Up And Connect To The Internet

    USB cable. Remove the back cover. When prompted, tap OK on your device. Click AT&T Velocity from the popout menu. Click Run AutoRun.exe from the popout menu. The tips displayed in the status bar show the installation progress of the software.
  • Page 8 Connect to the Internet c) Input the Wi-Fi network password, which is located on the mobile hotspot home screen, and click Next. When your mobile hotspot is powered on, it automatically searches for and connects to your network provider’s mobile broadband network.
  • Page 9 Connect a Wireless Device Manually On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: On your laptop (or other Wi-Fi device), log in to To connect a wireless device to your mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page by visiting network, see Connect to the Internet on page 10.
  • Page 10: Use Your Mobile Hotspot

    Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter describes the main features of the touch screen and web interfaces for managing your mobile hotspot. AT&T Wi-Fi Manager Home Page You must be logged in as Administrator to change settings and view detailed information. •...
  • Page 11: Security Credentials

    Security Credentials View Your Data Usage The mobile hotspot uses three passwords: You can view estimates of your data usage (not accurate for billing purposes) on the mobile hotspot and the AT&T Wi-Fi • Wi-Fi password — Used to authenticate wireless devices Manager home page.
  • Page 12: Manage Wi-Fi

    You can also view data usage information on the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page under Data Usage. Click Data Usage for more detailed information. Manage Wi-Fi View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices connected to your mobile hotspot Set Maximum Number of Connected Devices on the mobile hotspot or the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page.
  • Page 13 Block/Unblock Devices Note: Whenever you block or unblock devices, the Wi-Fi radio resets to activate the new settings. Any devices connected to the mobile hotspot will be disconnected when the Wi-Fi radio resets. You can block a device that is currently connected to your mobile hotspot, and it will not be able to connect to your Wi-Fi unless you choose to unblock it.
  • Page 14 To unblock one of these devices so it can connect to your mobile hotspot, tap the device you want to unblock. Tap OK. On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: To block a connected device: Log in as Administrator. Select Connected Devices. A list of devices connected to the Tap Block.
  • Page 15: Message

    On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: The Blocked Wi-Fi device(s) section shows all blocked devices. To view or delete messages: Log in as Administrator. Click Messages on the navigation menu on the left side. A list of messages appears. For any message in the list, click the message to read.
  • Page 16 On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: Sharing microSDHC Card via Web Browser Sharing microSDHC card via USB cable: Select File Sharing > Settings tab. Log into the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page. Select File Sharing > Settings tab on the navigation menu on Select Wi-Fi Only.
  • Page 17: Battery

    If you are still logged in, select File Sharing > File Browser tab. There are several methods you can use to extend the Otherwise, click Access the files on the SD Card on the login battery life: window to access the files on the microSDHC card. •...
  • Page 18 • Wi-Fi Info on Home — Choose between Show or Hide. Adjust these settings: • Wi-Fi Sleep Mode — Select a shorter time period. The shorter the time, the longer the battery life. • Wi-Fi Range — Select Medium or Short. On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: Log in as Administrator.
  • Page 19: Security

    Security Recharge the Battery The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords the battery from a wall outlet or from the USB port on your computer. You can customize the network names and passwords for the Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks on the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager To recharge the battery from a wall outlet (faster option): home page.
  • Page 20 Change Guest Wi-Fi Name and Password Change AT&T Wi-Fi Manager Home Page Access Settings If you are using the Guest Wi-Fi profile, you can change the You can customize the Admin Login used to access the AT&T Guest Wi-Fi name or password from the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager Wi-Fi Manager home page.
  • Page 21 Change Wi-Fi Security Types You can set the mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi security types in the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page. On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: Log in as Administrator. Click Settings on the navigation menu on the left side. Click Wi-Fi >...
  • Page 22: Configure Data Network Options

    Configure Data Network Options On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: Log in as Administrator. You can choose the network types that your mobile hotspot can connect to, and choose whether to allow the mobile hotspot to Click Settings on the navigation menu on the left side. be used when roaming internationally.
  • Page 23 On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page: Once an update becomes available, you can load it immediately or postpone installation for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, the Log in as Administrator. update installs automatically. Click About on the navigation menu on the left side. On the mobile hotspot: If you read an alert indicating an update is available, you can choose to update now or postpone.
  • Page 24: Replace The Sim Card

    Replace the SIM card Reset the Mobile Hotspot You can reset the mobile hotspot to the factory setting on the Your mobile hotspot comes with the SIM card pre-installed. mobile hotspot or the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page. (This If you need to replace the SIM card: is useful if you have lost your Admin Login for the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page.) Power off your mobile hotspot and...
  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Change Advanced Settings This chapter provides information on how to configure View WAN Information advanced settings for various aspects of the device such as View detailed network information, such as the active network, Wi-Fi settings, WAN settings, router settings, etc. connection status, signal strength, etc.
  • Page 26 Enable MAC/IP/Port Filtering Enable VPN Passthrough You can Enable or Disable the Mac/IP/Port Filtering feature as If you want to connect to a corporate network using VPN, you needed to block certain Internet traffic. If this setting is enabled, first need to enable VPN connections (passthrough). you can then choose whether traffic is Accepted or Dropped To enable VPN passthrough: by default by selecting the appropriate option from the Default...
  • Page 27 Click Firewall > DMZ tab. Select the network Authentication mode. The options are: • NONE (default) Select Enable beside DMZ. • CHAP In the DMZ IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to have in the DMZ. •...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution Problem Suggested Solution Cannot Refresh network list and select the About the Select Wi-Fi on the home screen to establish the correct SSID. password check the Main/Guest Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi connection password or check the label on the Check the IP address to make sure between your device to get them.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Regulatory and Safety Information Mechanical Specifications To the Owner • Some electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic Weight 130 g interference sent by your device if inadequately shielded, Dimensions 114 x 63 x 17 mm such as the electronic system of vehicles. Please consult the Display 2.4"...
  • Page 30: Regulatory And Safety Information

    Using Your Device • When not using the battery for a long period, remove it from your device and store it in a cool dry place. • Please use original accessories or accessories that are • Never use any charger or battery damaged or worn out. authorized.
  • Page 31: Fcc Compliance

    Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty b) Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other ZTE offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in c) Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    b) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal OR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ZTE’S dampness or corrosive environments, unauthorized LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE VALUE OF modifications, unauthorized repair, neglect, rough handling, THE PRODUCT.

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